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Review posted by Anonymous

November 2012Written

PATAGONIAN HIGHLIGHTS

Beautiful nature and we were lucky with the weather, it only rained once. However, windbreakers are a must and it is likely to go from one layer to up to three within one single hike. The guide was not informative enough, especially when asked questions rather than him giving the talk or reading out of papers. The hotel accommodation in Torres Del Paine should become an option. We upgraded ourselves privately and were happy to have done so as we had a private room and ensuite bathroom to come back to after a long hihe to see the Towers. There were some long drives on the trip but all were comfortable and I do not think we could have seen as much without them. Too little food was included and breakfast very poor throughout the whole trip. Both Chile and Argentina very expensive, a hamburger with chips would easily cost US$25, so we ended up spending US$50 a day just on snacks, drinks and one cooked meal. Giving the price of the holiday to start with, one would expect more to be included. We felt like backpackers, while the cost of the trip would suggest a higher than an average standard of both the accommodation and the meals. However, all in all it was good. The guide should have been more communicative and more of the meals should have been included, but the nature was stunning and we had a good visibility at almost all places we visited.

PATAGONIAN HIGHLIGHTS

very enjoyable trip, would definately recommend it. One tip would be - don't wear a poncho if you go onto the glacier = mine was literally riped to bits by the wind! Luckily a guide lent me a spare, very warm jacket. Do all the additional trips you can while there. The walks were quite hard work but certainly worth it for the views. Also the food portions in the restaurants are huge - it quite acceptable to ask for one meal between two and extra plates and there will still be plenty to eat. The wine was delicious! Last thought - it is not as cheap as you might expect either in the restaurants, for the wine, or just in general but still a lovely, lovely trip

PATAGONIAN HIGHLIGHTS

Patagonia is a place truly like no other and the packed itinerary and expert local organisation Exodus put together in Argentina and Chile ensured we explored this wilderness to the full. Exodus’s handling of my “land only” trip at the UK end was not as good as it might have been but this did not spoil what was an otherwise fantastic experience – a trip to the “end of the world” which I would not have missed for the world.

PATAGONIAN HIGHLIGHTS

PATAGONIAN HIGHLIGHTS

This trip is full of interest, excitement and enjoyment.A clear day at El Chalten for the walk to Fitzroy would have made the trip perfect and 5 star rated.The extension to the Iguassu Falls is highly recommended - coupled with a tango show in Buenos Aires, it provides the perfect end to the holiday.

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